cpu killer Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 A lot of speculation has been slowly building this year as to why Apple didn't have the Intel Mac OS X kernel source openly available like it is for the PowerPC version. For those who aren't quite up to speed on all this: Darwin, the kernel software at the center of Mac OS X, is open source. There are a number of reasons this is helpful to individuals and organizations who want or need to customize Mac OS X for one reason or another, but for the most part, this doesn't really concern the typical Mac user like you and me. However, to those who do customize and specialize the Mac OS X kernel for their specific uses the fact that the Intel version of Mac OS X's kernel hasn't been made available has been a source of discussion within their respective communities. Fortunately, as of yesterday, these kernel-lovin' folk have something more to talk about, as their wishes have finally been answered: a post in one of Apple's developer mailing lists yesterday announced that Apple has indeed finally released the kernel based on the latest version 10.4.7. Not much of an explanation for the holdup is offered, but an apology for the wait is. Either way, this is good news for those concerned about Apple's stance on open source software. http://www.tuaw.com/2006/08/08/apple-relea...ac-os-x-kernel/ Guessing that means alot for the OSX86 scene? Sorry not really sure where this belongs so I guess it's here, mods feel free to move Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiburon Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'd be careful AppleYukon.kext takes a {censored} with the new kernel AppleYukon: error - PCI express protocol violation error AppleYukon: error - unexpected IRQ Status error AppleYukon: 00000000,00000000 skgehw - cppSkDrvEvent - SK_DRV_ADAP_FAIL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-159369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriandkicks Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Is it just me or is apple maybe prepareing for an assult on windowze by makeing the kernel easily crackable or what?...I WANT AN OFFICIAL OS X X86 RELEASE FROM APPLE!!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-159414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
donniedarko Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 i don't think so as long as there's no driver on osx. i doubt that they wants people to install osx then spend 45 minutes to install random hardwares. would be cool though Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-159500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSX86Geek Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 More details on the kernel can be found here: http://www.macosforge.org/ The open source kernel is said not to work with 10.4.7 kexts Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-160382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackentangled Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 The open source kernel is said not to work with 10.4.7 kexts so what is its purpose? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-163791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomnic Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 More details on the kernel can be found here: http://www.macosforge.org/ The open source kernel is said not to work with 10.4.7 kexts Where did you find this information? I can't find it... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-164098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willjcroz Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Tomnic: try http://kernel.macosforge.org/intel-build-instructions.html I think this is maybe what you look for... From what I can gather 64 bit processors should be ok. 32 bit users require updated kexts from apple. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-169308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogabean Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Tomnic: try http://kernel.macosforge.org/intel-build-instructions.html I think this is maybe what you look for... From what I can gather 64 bit processors should be ok. 32 bit users require updated kexts from apple. Be VERY aware that if you build the open source 10.4.7 kernel on a 32bit hackintosh that the updated kexts may and probaly will break your computer. Back up the current directory before doing so. Apple clearly states there is no return path from the open source kernel to the stock kernels on 32bit systems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23966-apple-releases-intel-mac-os-x-kernel/#findComment-169401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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